(Pocket-lint) – Android 13 has been available as a public beta for anyone with an eligible device to test. Now, the next major software update to Google’s Android mobile operating system is officially rolling out, starting with Google’s own Pixel phones. But the official release of Android 13 for devices from other manufacturers won’t happen until later this year. If you’re confused about this, no worries. Pocket-lint has made it easy for you to understand.
Check below for your phone brand. If it is listed, you can run some form of Android 13 – whether it’s a beta or the new official release.
When will Android 13 be available?
Starting 15 August 2022, the Pixel 4, Pixel 5, and Pixel 6 devices will get Android 13 as a free over-the-air software update. Or, if you’re ready to install Android 13 on your Pixel now, the OTA images are available here.
Keep in mind Google released the Android 13 developer preview for developers to test in February, and then it began beta releases in the spring.
“This month, all supported Pixel devices running Android 12 will receive the Android 13 software update, which begins rolling out for most users today. The rollout will continue over the next few weeks depending on the carrier. Users will receive a notification once the OTA becomes available for their device”, a Google support page for Android 13 reads. “Check your Android version and update to receive the latest software.”
Android 13 will eventually be available for most newer Android phones and the latest and upcoming Android phones. The software update is expected to arrive later this year for devices from other manufacturers including Asus, HMD, Motorola, OnePlus, Oppo, Realme, Sony, Xiaomi, and Samsung. Now is the time to figure out what exact phone you have to see if it’ll be supported.
When will your phone get Android 13?
As soon as the most popular Android phone makers announce when they plan to support and roll out Android 13 to their handsets, Pocket-lint will update this page with the latest information available.
Asus
Sometime later this year in 2022, Google said Android 13 will come to your “favourite devices” from Asus – presumably the Zenfone and ROG phone series.
Google Pixel phones
Starting 5 August 2022, newer Pixel phones will receive the official release of Android 13. But the Pixel 3 series and earlier are all getting the short stick. (The public beta was also only available for the Pixel 4 and newer.)
- Pixel 4 (XL)
- Pixel 4a
- Pixel 4a (5G)
- Pixel 5
- Pixel 5a (5G
- Pixel 6
- Pixel 6 Pro
- Pixel 6a
HMD
Sometime later this year in 2022, Google said Android 13 will come to your “favourite devices” from HMD – specifically, Nokia phones.
Motorola
Sometime later this year in 2022, Google said Android 13 will come to your “favourite devices” from Motorola. We suspect the Razr and Edge series, at the minimum, will be among the supported devices.
OnePlus phones
Sometime later this year in 2022, Google said Android 13 will come to your “favourite devices” from OnePlus. The Android 13 public beta was made available on a few non-Google phones, like the OnePlus 10 Pro.
Oppo phones
Sometime later this year in 2022, Google said Android 13 will come to your “favourite devices” from Oppo. The Android 13 public beta was made available on the Oppo Find X5 Pro.
Realme phones
Sometime later this year in 2022, Google said Android 13 will come to your “favourite devices” from Realme. The Android 13 public beta was made available on the Realme GT 2 Pro.
Samsung
Sometime later this year in 2022, Google said Android 13 will come to your “favourite devices” from Samsung.
Keep in mind Samsung launched its own Android 13 One UI 5.0 beta program in August 2022, with support for the Galaxy S22 series, Galaxy S21 series, Galaxy Z Fold series, and Galaxy Z Flip series.
Nothing Phone (1)
Nothing Phone (1) will be getting Android 13 in the first half of 2023. The brand issued a statement revealing this in August 2022, it reads:
“In regards to Android 13, this will be launching for Phone 1 users in the first half of 2023. Before releasing, we want to fine-tune the software upgrade with Nothing’s hardware. We will be sure to keep you updated with further information”
Xiaomi phones
Sometime later this year in 2022, Google said Android 13 will come to your “favourite devices” from Xiaomi.
It’s rumoured that Xiaomi will announce MIUI 14 on August 16, and that it will be rolled out to a number of different models across its own name brand phones as well as Redmi and Poco models. Those purportedly include:
- Xiaomi 12S series phones
- Xiaomi 12 series
- Xiaomi 11T and Mi 11 series
- Redmi K40, K30 series
- Redmi Note 11 and Redmi Note 10 series
Read more: Best Samsung phones in 2022: Which model is right for you?
Were you in the Android 13 beta?
If you were in the Android 13 beta, you will get the final Android 13 release and can remain enrolled to receive beta updates for upcoming Feature Drops.
Want to know more?
For more about Android 13, including all the new features it will introduce, see Pocket-lint’s play with the current betas.
Writing by Maggie Tillman.
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